Sunset on the Fraser River
The Neighbourhood
An ethnically diverse neighbourhood within Ontario Street on the west and Knight Street on the east, Sunset extends from 41st Avenue south to the Fraser River in southeastern Vancouver, British Columbia. Like most of southeast Vancouver, the area was once mostly working class, but rising prices everywhere have made the area increasingly popular with young professionals and families no longer able to afford houses on the west side.
Background
Formerly part of the incorporated District of South Vancouver, the neighbourhood became part of Vancouver in 1929. As farmland sloping southward to the river with clusters of homes and villages by the 1860s, when the Fraser River was a full day’s journey to the Granville Townsite on the Burrard Inlet by boat or overland through forest and swamp, Sunset welcomed the advance of Westminster Avenue, now Main Street, south from Mount Pleasant in 1910.
The first immigrants from Punjab arrived in Vancouver in the 1890s. Most of them settled in the area around Main Street and 49th Avenue, and many established restaurants and businesses there. Over the years the Sunset neighbourhood has become for Vancouver’s estimated 160,000 South Asian residents a central assembly point of culture and commerce.
The number of Punjabi speakers increased steadily for decades. It is now the most common language in Sunset. More than one in four, 26 per cent of the Sunset population, in 2006 spoke Punjabi as their first language compared to less than three per cent of the general city population, 21 percent spoke Chinese, and 24 percent English. Businesses, restaurants, and services catering to these communities proliferated along Fraser and Main streets; prominent among them was the Punjabi Market.
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The Punjabi Market
The Punjabi Market is a commercial district and ethnic enclave in a roughly six-block section around Main Street and 49th Avenue. Vancouver is home to more than 200,000 people of Indian and Pakistani descent, nowhere more vibrant than at the Punjabi Market, a world of glittering bangles, flowing saris, and rich curry aromas. The neighbourhood gives visitors a glimpse of South Asian culture on Canada’s Pacific Coast. Shops sell fine silk saris in a rainbow of bright colors and elaborate gowns with thousands of tiny inlaid gems. Bhangra music from Bollywood films pumps out of storefronts. Fine jewelers offer exquisite gold rings, bracelets, and necklaces. In April, the Punjabi Market celebrates Vaisakhi Day, the Sikh New Year, with a colorful parade through the streets attracting thousands of spectators.
Vancouver’s Punjabi Market has been a city fixture for decades, but the 2013 municipal Assessment Roll Report finds the area in financial trouble: “Values here are down about 15 percent as the regional [Indo-Canadian] retail hub continues to shift towards Surrey.” Even Tourism Vancouver says the Punjabi Market is struggling. Once famous for many jewelry stores, the Punjabi Market now displays lots of empty space for lease. Elsewhere across the city, retail property value assessments rise but decline here as businesses relocate to Surrey.
The Punjabi Market Association says the district needs some help from the city, province, and federal governments if it’s going to survive. The Surrey Board of Trade says its city offers lower rents and taxes than does Vancouver.
New Sunset Live MLS Listings
Sunset, Vancouver, BC
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43 W 49TH Avenue in Vancouver: Oakridge VW House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2529809
43 W 49TH Avenue Vancouver V5Y 2Z4 
$7,600,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2529809
- Bedrooms:
- 8
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 3,989 sq. ft.
!!INVESTOR ALERT!! Large 49.52'x146.86' (7273 SF) lot located directly across from Langara College, walking distance to Canada Line Station. Langara Golf Course & Oakridge Mall. Offered for sale in conjunction with 35 W49th avenue to provide a large 12,182 SF site. The subject site is permitted to build mixed-use building (up to 4 stories / up to 2.5 FSR) as proposed in Cambie Corridor Phase 3. Wonderful family home, just under 4000 SF. Beautifully renovated with lots of original charm. Gorgeous kitchen - light filled & spacious featuring stainless steel appliances & granite countertops. Total 8 bedrooms including a completely renovated 2 bedroom suite with high ceilings, 4 bedrooms upstairs, covered deck facing north with spectacular mountain views. More detailsListed by LeHomes Realty Premier
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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35 W 49TH Avenue in Vancouver: Oakridge VW House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2530383
35 W 49TH Avenue Vancouver V5Y 2Z4
$5,400,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2530383
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 2,432 sq. ft.
!!!Investor Alert!!! Great deep lot located directly across from Langara College, walking distance to Canada Line Station, Langara Golf Course & Oakridge Mall. Offered for sale in conjunction with 43 W49th avenue to provide a large 12,182 SF site. The subject site is permitted to build mixed-use building (up to 4 stories / up to 2.5 FSR) as proposed in Cambie Corridor Phase 3. Property to be sold "AS IS, WHERE IS". More detailsListed by LeHomes Realty Premier - Aedis Realty
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- 604-657-1111
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5578 ELIZABETH Street in Vancouver: Cambie House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2518593
5578 ELIZABETH Street Vancouver V5Y 3J9
$4,500,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2518593
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 3,934 sq. ft.
Custom built home in the desirable Cambie area, walking distance to QE Park, Oakridge Mall, Canada Line, yet very quiet. AC, HRV, Marble, granite, hardwood throughout the house, Sub-zero fridge, gas stove, very large kitchen a nd very large spice kitchen. High Ceiling 10'6 on main, 9' upstairs, and 10' basement, very bright basement with patio door. 3 large bedrooms upstairs all with ensuite. 2 Bedroom Rental Below. Part of Cambie Corridor Phase 3 redevelopment plan. Able to build up to 6 storey 2.5 FSR. Call LR for more details. More detailsListed by Oakwyn Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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150 W 42ND Avenue in Vancouver: Oakridge VW House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2535708
150 W 42ND Avenue Vancouver V5Y 2T1
$4,199,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2535708
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 3,699 sq. ft.
Magnificent luxury property in the most prestigious Oakridge New Development area. Excellent architecturally design fantastic renovation home, absolutely like new. This house offers spacious open concept living, dining, family room and a den. Stunning kitchen and functional wok kitchen will take your breath away. Top quality material throughout, top brand appliances. Radiant floor heating, Air conditioned. 4 bdrms up with 3 large ensuites baths all redone. Lower level offers Theatre room, large recreation room and 2 bdrms. Exterior features auto lawn sprinklers, triple garage and a carport. Walking distance to NEW OAKRIDGE schools and Sky train station. This property is under Cambie Corridor Ph3 for TH zoning. Lot size 5859 sf You have to see it to fully appreciate this property. More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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131 W 49TH Avenue in Vancouver: Oakridge VW Land for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2486710
131 W 49TH Avenue Vancouver V5Y 2Z7
$4,000,000Land Only- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2486710
Cambie Corridor Phase 3 Site; 3 lot assembly with option to expand to 7 lots. Areas Proposed For Change Document from City of Vancouver shows the subject site as Mixed Use (up to 4 storeys strata with ground floor commercial / up to 2.5 FSR) Subject site is located on the north side of West 49th Avenue between Columbia Streets and Manitoba Street. This site is across from Langara College and YMCA and just steps away from SkyTrain Station. Subject site is walking distance to Langara Golf Course and Oakridge mall. Only $20 CAC compared to $102 on Cambie. Please request a package for further details. More detailsListed by Sutton Group Mattu Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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137 W 49TH Avenue in Vancouver: Oakridge VW Land for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2486704
137 W 49TH Avenue Vancouver V5Y 2Z7
$4,000,000Land Only- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2486704
Cambie Corridor Phase 3 Site; 3 lot assembly with option to expand to 7 lots. Areas Proposed For Change Document from City of Vancouver shows the subject site as Mixed Use (up to 4 storeys strata with ground floor commercial / up to 2.5 FSR) Subject site is located on the north side of West 49th Avenue between Columbia Streets and Manitoba Street. This site is across from Langara College and YMCA and just steps away from SkyTrain Station. Subject site is walking distance to Langara Golf Course and Oakridge mall. Only $20 CAC compared to $102 on Cambie. Please request a package for further details. More detailsListed by Sutton Group Mattu Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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143 W 49TH Avenue in Vancouver: Oakridge VW Land for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2486700
143 W 49TH Avenue Vancouver V5Y 2Z7
$4,000,000Land Only- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2486700
Cambie Corridor Phase 3 Site; 3 lot assembly with option to expand to 7 lots. Areas Proposed For Change Document from City of Vancouver shows the subject site as Mixed Use (up to 4 storeys strata with ground floor commercial / up to 2.5 FSR) Subject site is located on the north side of West 49th Avenue between Columbia Streets and Manitoba Street. This site is across from Langara College and YMCA and just steps away from SkyTrain Station. Subject site is walking distance to Langara Golf Course and Oakridge mall. Only $20 CAC compared to $102 on Cambie. Please request a package for further details. More detailsListed by Sutton Group Mattu Realty and RE/MAX Select Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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113 W 45TH Avenue in Vancouver: Oakridge VW House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2543656
113 W 45TH Avenue Vancouver V5Y 2W2
$3,888,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2543656
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 3,387 sq. ft.
Rare opportunity to own a lovely family house in the sought-after Oakridge area. Central location in close proximity to all amenities & great schools. Original owner, 1st time on market! Gorgeous S facing house w/excellent craftsmanship. Features include rare 4-car armed garage, beautiful maple hardwood fl, granite entrance & hallway w/matching countertops, crystal chandelier, high ceilings w/stunning crown molding details,10 built-in display cabinets, A/C, home theatre, built-in speaker throughout house, spice kitchen, large crawl space storage, 1 bedroom mortgage helper w/separate entrance & laundry . Perfect for a large family or extended family. Must see to appreciate this masterpiece! Call now for appointment . HURRY! THIS WILL NOT LAST! Showing Mar 4 10:30-12:00 Mar 6/7 Sat/Sun 2-4 More detailsListed by Amex Broadway West Realty - Aedis Realty
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496 E 56TH Avenue in Vancouver: South Vancouver House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2545974
496 E 56TH Avenue Vancouver V5X 1R4
$3,399,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2545974
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 8
- Floor Area:
- 4,545 sq. ft.
Not your typical build, this home is a TRUE CUSTOM HOME built for families who love entertaining. Check out video tour https://bit.ly/3885ZNj. From the south-facing 550+sqft "trex" composite deck w/ Napoleon gas fireplace to the HOME THEATRE featuring a GARGANTUAN 155 inch CURVED SCREEN, no expense was spared. SE CORNER lot flooded w/ natural light from large pane windows and rare 11ft ceilings. Control 4 Home automation system to control your lights, sound and security on an app. 3 beds upstairs all with individual ensuite. Other features: infrared sauna, steam shower, air conditioning, wok kitchen, calcutta quartz counters. One bedroom mortgage helper, 2 bed/2 bath laneway, 1 car garage. Private showings only for buyers who appreciate quality and detail. More detailsListed by Oakwyn Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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411 E 45TH Avenue in Vancouver: Fraser VE House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2534324
411 E 45TH Avenue Vancouver V5W 1X5
$3,200,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2534324
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 7
- Floor Area:
- 3,753 sq. ft.
An exclusive opportunity to own this stunning new luxury home built by an Award winning Builder ILA Developments Ltd. Purchase this BRAND NEW built home with over 2900sq.ft of expansive living on 3 spacious levels. Offers quality construction and finishing throughout. Main floor open family,living and dining area with an inspired gourmet kitchen,high 9'6 ceilings and luxury features. The home features radiant heat, A/C,Control 4,security system,HRV,2.5.10 home warranty. Upper level has 3 en-suited bedrooms including master walk out balcony to wake up to fresh air.Lower level features 2bdrm legal suite, 8'high ceiling, media room. An additional 2 bedroom Laneway home. Just steps to MacDonald Park, shopping, restaurants,schools and transportation. Call for details. Be quick before it's gone. More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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